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Transcript

Dec 27th 1878
My Dear Son
I have thawed out a little to-
-day. You may be sure we had a cold old
time of it by the little stove. But by dint
of keeping it red hot all the time we
all managed to keep tolerably comfor-
table. How I regretted not being mov-
ed to more comfortable quarters. I have
not seen or heard form Mr. Jaycope
since you left, will go down this eve
-ning and see him
Sallie sent Willies
dress yesterday by mail but it was not
registered, that is no stamp put on the
package. Miss Bell told Charlie it
was not necessary after paying for the
weight 22 oz which he did. hope
it may reach you safely.
Tell Mrs. Ashe
Doct Jordan sent her by last evenings
express a fine Christmas Turkey
Charlie has looked the town over for
a pair of thick shoes for Elliot will
you send me up a pair of thick ones
suitable for cold weather. Get them
at L M Jones' as you can get good
ones there & cheaper than at some
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other shoe stores. I send the exact length
of his foot. I would not trouble you with
such matters if I could avoid it
I am not feeling as sad today as I did the
morning you left, nor so unwell
either I hope you have had an enjoy
able Christmas. I wish you a very
happy New Years, indeed many of
them. With best wishes for your
health and happiness. As ever
Your Mother
Mary Jones.